in Opera Born and raised in Barcelona, Spain, Rosa Mercedes is emerging as a uniquely versatile and much sought after choreographer in opera. An exquisite classical Spanish and flamenco dancer with a larger than life presence, it is no surprise she has enjoyed such tremendous success choreographing for operas like Carmen and La Traviata. But it has been her ability to garner equal notoriety for her choreography of ballet, modern dance, folk dances and court dances in opera that has truly set her apart. Her attention to detail, dramatic sensibility and unique understanding of the demands of choreography in opera is quickly making her one of the most exciting up-and-coming choreographers in opera today. "The demonic dancing scenes confer the word 'Grand' on this opera... Choreographed by the incomparable Rosa Mercedes, their movements were exotic, acrobatic and exciting." Coral Gables Gazette (Samson et Dalila) LA TRAVIATA Florida Grand Opera 2008 LA TRAVIATA Cincinnati Opera 2008 CARMEN Intermountain Opera 2008 COSI FAN TUTTE New World School of the Arts 2008 AIDA Cincinnati Opera 2007 TURANDOT Michigan Opera Theatre 2007 SAMSON ET DALILA Florida Grand Opera 2007 HANSEL & GRETEL New World School of the Arts 2007 LUISA FERNANDA Tulsa Opera (YA production) 2007 CARMEN Tulsa Opera 2007 AIDA Florida Grand Opera 2006 AIDA Florentine Opera 2006 AIDA Michigan Opera Theatre 2006 DIE ZAUBERFLÖTE New World School of the Arts 2006 BALLO IN MASCHERA Florida Grand Opera 2005 DIE FLEDERMAUS New World School of the Arts 2005 DON GIOVANNI Florida Grand Opera 2004 TURANDOT Florida Grand Opera 2004 SALOME Florida Grand Opera 2003 CARMEN Palm Beach Opera 2003 THE MERRY WIDOW Washington Summer Opera 2001 THREE TENORS GALA Metropolitan Opera 2000 CARMEN Florida Grand Opera 2000 LA GIOCONDA Florida Grand Opera 1999 TURANDOT Florida Grand Opera 1999 LA TRAVIATA Baltimore Opera 1999 CARMEN Metropolitan Opera 1998-99 LA TRAVIATA Metropolitan Opera 1998-99 LA TRAVIATA Florida Grand Opera 1998 DIE FLEDERMAUS Florida Grand Opera 1998 LA TRAVIATA Treasure Coast Opera 1998 CORONAZIONE DI POPPEA Florida Grand Opera 1997 BALLO IN MASCHERA Florida Grand Opera 1996 ROMEO Y JULIETTE Florida Grand Opera 1995 LA VIDA BREVE Florida Grand Opera 1994 CARMEN Florida Grand Opera 1993 LA TRAVIATA Florida Grand Opera 1992 LA VERBENA DE LA PALOMA Sociedad Pro Arte Gratelli 1992 LA CHULAPONA Sociedad Pro Arte Gratelli 1991 CARMEN Opera di Roma 1989 CARMEN Austin Lyric Opera 1989 Rosa Mercedes is a regular guest instructor teaching movement classes to singers in Young Artist Programs across the country, as well as working one-on-one in private sessions with professionals on specific role preparation.